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7 use to be part of Orange County government. He said he would like the Manager to come back with updates regarding this program, to insure funding this day center going forward. Chair McKee said this item could come back as a budget amendment, if necessary. Commissioner Jacobs said there is no need, as this was a fully funded request. Bonnie Hammersley said she and Department on Aging Director Janice Tyler have talked about how Orange County can support this organization going forward in 2017-18. Commissioner Rich asked if a decision was made about Mental Health America. Paul Laughton said Mental Health America was funded at $5,000 and Freedom House at $30,000. Commissioner Rich asked if, since the two agencies are merging, $35,000 is being given, and services are potentially being duplicated. Bonnie Hammersley said Ms. White, Mental Health of America, said services would not be duplicated. She said funds were requested for the expansion of other services, which could not be accomplished with the County funding. Commissioner Rich said it would be good to have a follow up report. Commissioner Rich said Mental Health of America was helping Family Success Alliance zone 4, and she wanted to talk to the Health Department about what would happen to the navigators from zone 4 without this support system. She said transportation is an issue in zone 4. Commissioner Price said these two organizations are coming together but it will not lead to a duplication of services. She said both organizations need funding. She said the services have been expanded and 3 to 80 year olds are being served in a comprehensive care clinic. She asked staff if there was room to increase the line item of Mental Health America. Chair McKee said doing so would require a change to the Resolution of Intent, but the issue can come back in the fall if the need should arise. Commissioner Price said as long as it is understood that the organization can come back and ask for more money. Chair McKee said agencies can always make requests for the Board's consideration. Commissioner Burroughs said Communities in Schools voted today to dissolve their organization. Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is an overarching statement, which is given to non-profits, about applying for funding appropriations. Bonnie Hammersley said there is an acknowledgement as to what Orange County has adopted and instructions on reporting back on a quarterly basis, but she does not think there is any statement about coming back throughout the year for additional funding. She said she does get calls throughout the year from agencies, and there are budget amendments considered on a monthly basis. She noted the social justice fund may be an appropriate source. Commissioner Jacobs said he is not encouraging agencies to ask for more funding, but suggested having a set of guidelines. Bonnie Hammersley said perhaps department heads can monitor outside agencies for any concerns. She said this would allow more ongoing communication. Paul Laughton said there are performance agreements with each agency after the adoption of the budget. He said all agencies must provide quarterly reports in order to receive the quarterly allocation. Commissioner Rich asked if there is any additional information needed about this merger of Freedom House and Mental Health of America, to insure that services are not being duplicated. She said she is concerned about the growing number of non-profits who seem to be doing the same thing. She said if these organizations worked together, more funds could be allocated, and services likely improved.